Unlawful Act Manslaughter^ Flashcards
1
Q
R V Lamb
A
Without an unlawful act there is no UAM
2
Q
R V Lowe
A
The unlawful act must be a physical act not an omission
3
Q
R V Goodfellow
A
Unlawful act can be against property
4
Q
R V Church
A
Dangerous - something a reasonable and sober person would recognise there is a risk of some harm
5
Q
R V Larkin
A
the risk of harm does not need to be towards the victim
6
Q
DPP V Newbury & Jones
A
does not need to realise the act is dangerous
7
Q
Elements for UAM
A
- unlawful act (assault or battery)
- dangerous
- causes death
- mens rea (for the act)
